A Blog by Assael
In case you haven’t noticed, pearls are EVERYWHERE these days! Baroque, Akoya and colorful pearls are embellishing accessories like shoes and handbags, being sewn into Couture fashions and sweaters, and of course, adorning designer outfits in jewelry.
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It’s that time of year. The soothing voice of Burl Ives begins to greet us everywhere, crooning softly, encouraging us to celebrate the festive colors of the holiday season. As tinsel and garland begin to go up, remember to decorate yourself this year, too. Look to the iconic décor of this magical season for fashion inspiration, adornment and of course, gifting!
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“Jewelry is the world’s oldest art form, predating cave paintings by tens of thousands of years…” So begins the journey through the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s latest exhibit Jewelry: The Body Transformed, a thoughtful exploration of the very nature of adornment and our human fascination with fine jewelry.
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October was quite a month for wedding watchers. At New York’s Bridal Fashion Week (Oct. 5-10), we saw a record number of designer collections, followed closely on their satin heels by Princess Eugenie’s lavish nuptials in London (Oct. 12). Fun fact: Wedding authority The Knot reports
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Exciting, interesting, grueling, inspiring, exhausting and … I loved every minute of it!” Christina Assael describes her recent pearl buying trip as one for the record books. Visiting four countries and pearl farmers, suppliers and friends
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Prized for centuries for its natural beauty, Angel Skin Coral belongs in a rarefied circle of extraordinary gems. This precious coral is beyond rare, hailing from the seas around Japan, Taiwan and Hawaii.
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“Pearls just may be the most sustainable gems in the world” according to a recent article in Departures in June 2018. The journalist continued to explain. “You see, oysters need pristine water conditions to produce high-quality pearls. Any decline in water quality directly impacts oyster health
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The broadening of fine jewellery horizons has been heavily influenced by fashion in recent years, and has resulted in a brighter, more technicolour interpretation of luxury for all of us: a huge array of gemstones, pearls and precious materials is now welcomed
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Sometimes the one thing that can take an outfit from trendy to timeless is the right accessory…especially the perfect jewel. It’s amazing how a strand of magnificent cultured pearls, for instance, can transform a Glenn plaid jacket, or how a pair of gem Sardinian coral earrings can elevate an animal print
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The brooch wafts in and out of fashion every few years, but this season it’s an official must-have, along with sister accessory, the silk scarf (I couldn’t be happier). Let’s take a look at these versatile accessories, worn separately or, better yet, together. Brooches and scarves will be huge for fall!
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